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N.J. high schools place third in the nation, according to new report
N.J. high schools place third in the nation, according to new report

High Technology High School in Lincroft topped both state and national specialty rankings, helping New Jersey secure its position as the third-best state for high school education. [Read more]

Newark schools open college savings accounts for 3,000 kindergarteners
Newark schools open college savings accounts for 3,000 kindergarteners

Prudential Financial provides $150,000 grant to fund Newark Saves deposits for Class of 2038 [Read more]

N.J. town’s property taxes soar as school district struggles with ‘nothing left’ in reserves
N.J. town’s property taxes soar as school district struggles with ‘nothing left’ in reserves

A double-digit school tax levy increase has Old Bridge residents paying nearly $900 more, fueling tensions between the township council and school leaders. [Read more]

Major building projects at N.J. county college mark milestone
Major building projects at N.J. county college mark milestone

Four construction projects that are “transforming the campus into a regional hub for education and community engagement” were showcased. [Read more]

N.J. district considers starting school as late as 9 a.m., angering some parents
N.J. district considers starting school as late as 9 a.m., angering some parents

The district is the latest in New Jersey to discuss giving kids more time to sleep. [Read more]

Kean University to host workshop for prospective substitute teachers
Kean University to host workshop for prospective substitute teachers

The program will be held on Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. [Read more]

Education Week

A Seat at the Table: The Power of Emotion Regulation to Drive K-12 Academic Performance and Well-Being

Wish you could handle emotions better? Learn practical strategies with researcher Marc Brackett and host Peter DeWitt. [Read more]

Extinguishing Fires Within PLCs

Is your PLC struggling? Learn practical strategies to tackle dysfunction, recalibrate vision & drive impact. [Read more]

Why One Teacher Told Students to Put Their Chromebooks Away—for Good

Chemistry teacher Marcie Samayoa went back to paper-and-pencil lessons this school year. It's led to deeper engagement. [Read more]

Americans Grow More Skeptical of AI in K-12 Schools, Poll Finds

Support for some AI use in schools has declined, according to the latest PDK poll on American attitudes toward public education. [Read more]

Is More Playtime the Antidote to Kindergarteners’ Behavior Problems?

Kindergarteners are struggling with self-control—a key indicator of kindergarten readiness. Is more unstructured play a solution? [Read more]

How Should We Teach Math? General and Special Ed. Researchers Don't Agree

The divide makes it less likely that students who struggle will get access to proven strategies, researchers argue in a new study. [Read more]

Why Some Districts Are Shifting Teens From School Buses to Public Transit

Cost, safety, and existing infrastructure are factors in determining whether a partnership with a local transit agency could save money. [Read more]

Which Education Programs Did a Federal Judge Order Restored? Take the Weekly Quiz

Test your knowledge on the latest news and trends in education. [Read more]

Why Principals Are Essential in Connecting Classrooms to Careers

The NASSP launched a course that helps principals integrate relevant skills and career exposure into their existing curriculum. [Read more]

A New Law Claims to Curb Teacher Sexual Misconduct. What Does It Really Do? (Opinion)

In one state, teachers now face strict limits on how they can communicate with students outside the classroom. [Read more]